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If you are only given one endpoint and a midpoint, you know what the middle of the line segment is. Since the midpoint is half of what the line segment's length is, all you have to do is find the distance between the endpoint given and the midpoint, then add that coordinate to your midpoint and get your other endpoint. For example: Endpoint A: (4,5) Midpoint: (6,8) Distance between: (2,3) Add (2,3) to (6,8) and get Endpoint B: (8,11).
Finding the midpoint of a segment Drawing a perpendicular line segment from a given point to a given segment Drawing a perpendicular line segment through a given point on a given segment Drawing a line through a given point parallel to a given line
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Yes, the midpoint of a given line segment must lie on the line segment itself. The midpoint is defined as the point that divides the segment into two equal parts, which means it is located directly between the endpoints of the segment. Therefore, by definition, the midpoint is always a point on the line segment.
Yes, the midpoint of a given line segment must lie on that line segment. The midpoint is defined as the point that is equidistant from both endpoints of the segment, effectively dividing it into two equal parts. Therefore, by definition, the midpoint cannot exist outside of the line segment itself.
To construct the midpoint of a line segment by folding paper, first, place the line segment horizontally on the paper. Then, fold the paper in half so that the endpoints of the segment meet, ensuring the fold creates a crease that runs perpendicular to the segment. Unfold the paper, and the crease you made will indicate the midpoint of the line segment. You can mark this point for clarity.
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It finds the co-ordinates of the midpoint of a line segment, given the co-ordinates of the two endpoints.
If you are only given one endpoint and a midpoint, you know what the middle of the line segment is. Since the midpoint is half of what the line segment's length is, all you have to do is find the distance between the endpoint given and the midpoint, then add that coordinate to your midpoint and get your other endpoint. For example: Endpoint A: (4,5) Midpoint: (6,8) Distance between: (2,3) Add (2,3) to (6,8) and get Endpoint B: (8,11).
There are two ways to construct a segment. One way is drawing the perpendicular bisector, the second is with a ruler.
Finding the midpoint of a segment Drawing a perpendicular line segment from a given point to a given segment Drawing a perpendicular line segment through a given point on a given segment Drawing a line through a given point parallel to a given line
Finding the midpoint of a segment Drawing a perpendicular line segment from a given point to a given segment Drawing a perpendicular line segment through a given point on a given segment Drawing a line through a given point parallel to a given line